Australia

West Australia Gas Blast to Cut Economic Growth, Treasurer Says (Bloomberg.com)

24 Jul 2008

July 24 (Bloomberg) -- Western Australia, generator of more than a third of the nation's exports, said a blast that cut natural gas supplies probably reduced the state's economic growth by 0.5 percentage point in the year ended June 30, 2008.

Athletics Australia shares Jana's pain (Busselton-Dunsborough Mail)

24 Jul 2008

Athletics Australia has defended star hurdler Jana Rawlinson following the champion's withdrawal from the Beijing Olympics due to a toe injury.

A.M. Best to Sponsor Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards (Centre Daily Times)

24 Jul 2008

A.M. Best Co. will participate as a major sponsor of the Australia and New Zealand Insurance Industry Awards. The awards, hosted by the Australia and New Zealand Institute of Insurance and Finance, will honour the achievements of companies and individuals within the Australian and New Zealand markets. The awards will be held at a gala presentation evening on 7 August at 7:00 pm in the Parkside ...